12 THE COURIER SUN • JULY 25, 2013 FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.couriersun.com s police beat COMPILED BY TONIA N. CIMINO, CRISTABELLE TUMOLA Suspect arrested for robbing 73-year-old blind man twice A Brooklyn man has been arrested for robbing a blind 73-year-old twice at his Long Island City home. Ronald Rhodes, 46, has been charged with burglary, robbery, criminal possession of stolen property and criminal obstruction of breathing. Rhodes allegedly first robbed the victim on June 29 at 11:15 a.m. According to authorities, he followed the 73-year-old into his home near 41st Avenue and 21st Street, approached him from behind, snatched his chain off his neck and then fled on foot. On July 9 at 1:15 p.m., the suspect followed the same man to his home and forced his way into the residence, said police. Grabbing the victim by his throat, the suspect threw him to the floor and the victim lost consciousness. The suspect took electronic equipment before fleeing on foot. The victim was taken to Mount Sinai Hospital in stable condition. 102ND PRECINCT Kew Gardens, Richmond Hill East, Richmond Hill, Woodhaven and the northern part of Ozone Park Fatal single-car accident On Monday, July 22, police responded to a report that a vehicle struck a light pole at the corner of Woodhaven Cement & Brick Work Old World Craftsmanship Cement & Brick Work CALL ARTIE Basement Water Proofing Specialist Serving Queens for 35 Years Serving Queens for 35 Years For more information contact Artie DiBiase Mason Contractor 718.767.0072 Licensed #808097 and Insured Licensed #808097 and Insured Old World Craftsmanship CALL ARTIE Basement Water Proofing Specialist Pavers and Exposed Aggregate Concrete For more information contact Artie DiBiase Mason Contractor 718.767.0072 Boulevard and 89th Avenue. Cops say a woman, identified as Theresa Venezia, 66, was driving northbound when she lost control. She was taken to Jamaica Hospital and pronounced dead. There were no other injuries reported. 109TH PRECINCT Downtown Flushing, East Flushing, Queensboro Hill, College Point, Malba, Whitestone, Beechhurst and Bay Terrace Man makes off with $90K Police are seeking a man wanted for taking more than $90,000 from a victim’s car. Cops say on June 10, the suspect took a plastic bag containing $90,684 from the victim’s vehicle, which was in the parking lot of 162-05 Crocheron Avenue. The suspect then fled the location in a silver Chrysler Pacifica. Anyone with information is urged to call Detective Michael Galgano at 718-321-2294 or Detective Borough Queens North at 718-520-9200. 111TH PRECINCT Bayside, Douglaston, Little Neck, Auburndale, Hollis Hills and Fresh Meadows Fatal crash turns up gun On Saturday, July 20, officers from the 111th Precinct responded to 9-1-1 calls about a vehicle accident on the westbound Grand Central Parkway near the Cross Island Parkway. Upon arrival the officers found a 2011 gold colored Lexus SUV on its side with two occupants still inside the vehicle. EMS also responded and took the driver, Danny Singh, 29, of Hollis, to Long Island Jewish Medical Center, where he was later pronounced dead. A 28-year-old woman, identified as Nancy Vega of Manhattan, was also transported from the scene by EMS to North Shore University Hospital at Manhasset, where she was listed in stable condition. A further investigation by the NYPD’s Highway Patrol Collision Investigation Squad revealed that the vehicle was traveling at a high rate of speed when the driver lost control of the vehicle and struck a metal barrier, causing it to go airborne and striking a tree before coming to rest on its side. Recovered from within the vehicle was a .25 caliber semiautomatic pistol. Police say Vega is now charged with criminal possession of a weapon. 113TH PRECINCT St. Albans, Hollis, Springfield Gardens, South Ozone Park, South Jamaica, Addisleigh Park and Locust Manor Woman hit, killed On July 18, police responded to a report of a person struck by a vehicle at 132nd Avenue and Rockaway Boulevard. An investigation revealed that the pedestrian, an 18-year-old woman, was crossing 132nd Avenue when she was struck by a 1999 International truck. The truck was traveling northbound on Rockaway Boulevard and turning left onto 132nd Avenue, where it struck the woman. She suffered head and chest injuries and was taken to Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, where she was pronounced dead. The operator of the vehicle remained on scene and no arrests were made. The investigation is ongoing. 115TH PRECINCT East Elmhurst, North Corona and Jackson Heights Man wanted in armed robbery of Jackson Heights store Police are looking for a man who robbed a Jackson Heights store at gunpoint on Sunday, July 7. The suspect entered the 71-14 37th Avenue business around 2:30 a.m. and sprayed the store clerk with an “irritant,” according to police. He then took money from the cash register and fled on foot. Authorities said the suspect is Asian, in his 30s, bald and has a beard. Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS. DEPARTMENT NEW YORK DETECTIVE BUREAU Wanted Flyer # 13426238 POLICE DEPARTMENT CITY OF NEW YORK WANTED FOR GRAND LARCENY PERPETRATOR - PROBABLE CAUSE TO ARREST / MALE HAIR UNKNOWN, EYES BROWN Frequents Areas in the Confines of the 109 Precinct. PHOTOGRAPHS ARE OF A MALE SUSPECT WANTED IN REGARDS TO LARCENY WHICH TOOK PLACE ON JUNE 10, 2013 AT APPROXIMATELY PARKING LOT OF LOCATED 162-05 CROCHERON AVENUE. THE REMOVE A PLASTIC BAG CONTAINING 90,684.OO DOLLARS FROM COMPLAINANTS VEHICLE. THE SUSPECT THEN FLED THE LOCATION IN THE Firefighter allegedly made fake 9-1-1 calls to steal money FDNY firefighter Joseph Keene pulled the false alarm, allegedly making phony calls to various firehouses. Once firefighters responded to the call, Keene crept into the fire stations and made off with others’ cash, according to a report released by the Department of Investigation (DOI). The investigation shows that Keene made several false 9-1-1 calls, initiating an FDNY response, so that he could enter various firehouses and steal money from firefighters’ personal belongings. In one incident in early June, a 9-1-1 call was made reporting a gas odor at Jamaica Avenue and Little Neck Parkway. Local Engine 251 responded to the area, but the call was determined unfounded. While the fire truck was out, Keene entered the firehouse and stole roughly $1,200. During the investigation, video surveillance found an individual who appeared to be Keene exiting a car and entering the firehouse after the Engine Company had left. The car the individual traveled in was one similar to Keene’s. Keene later admitted it was him in the video. The investigation reports Keene stole over $2,000 from different firehouses throughout Queens County and Richmond County in Staten Island. The district attorney charged him with falsely reporting an incident, grand larceny and burglary, all felonies, as well as petit larceny. The Richmond County District Attorney will separately charge Keene as appropriate. &Furniture Restoration Picture Frames *Ask For Carlos Monday -Saturday 8 AM- 6PM Or By Appointment 718-565-5717 www.Frameapic.com
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